Toast Your Lover—Or Just to Love—With These Gorgeous Pink Cocktail Recipes
- 1/26
Toast Your Lover—Or Just to Love—With These Gorgeous Pink Cocktail Recipes
Valentine's Day is the time to celebrate love—whether that's the romantic kind, the love between close friends and family, or simply love in general. So whether you're celebrating a spouse, a friend, or a general feeling of gratitude, it's a good time to hoist a deliciously fruity, pink cocktail in a toast on February 14. These cocktails will pair well with a big batch of Valentine's Day cupcakes you've baked to deliver to all your favorite Galentine's friends. Or, you might be on the hunt for a special concoction to drink with your significant other while the two of your share a romantic Valentine's Day dinner. No matter the evening’s festivities, these delicious cocktails (and mocktails, so everyone can enjoy!) will suit whatever purpose you need.
There are several frozen cocktails that will instantly be devoured if you’re spending Valentine’s Day with friends. Believe it or not, you can easily whip up a batch of frosé with just two ingredients. How's that for an easy Valentine's Day treat? Your friends will also adore the rosé lemonade sangria or raspberry Bellini over brunch. Mix up the “Love Potion” vodka cocktail for an evening with you and your partner, and sip on the chocolate covered strawberry martini alongside a tasty Valentine’s Day dessert. Regardless of who you’re spending the day with, any of these flavorful Valentine’s Day cocktails will be a fantastic choice for some celebrating.
- 2/26
Mint Tulip
This vodka and St. Germain-based cocktail is flavored with fresh mint and lemon for a truly refreshing taste.
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Boulevardier (Bourbon Negroni)
If your special someone prefers hoisting something a little stronger, you can't beat a Boulevardier. It's easy to make, exceedingly good, and oh, so very pretty.
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- 4/26
Honeyed Cherry Daiquiri
A good daiquiri will make you feel like your lounging on the beach, even in the middle of winter.
- 5/26
Spring Bouquet Cocktail
You won't believe how many different tastes are in each sip of this delicate cocktail, including rosewater, chamomile tea, pink grapefruit, and more.
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Grapefruit Spicy Margarita
Homemade jalapeño tequila sets this grapefruit margarita apart from the rest.
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- 7/26
Grapefruit and Rosemary Mimosa
- 8/26
Raspberry Shrub
Shrubs, also known as "drinking vinegars," are touted for their flavor and probiotic benefits. All we know is they're certainly tasty!
Get the recipe at Eat. Drink. Frolic.
- 9/26
Blueberry and Thyme Champagne Cocktails
Blueberries lend these gorgeous cocktails their lovely deep hue, as well as some flavor.
Get the recipe at The Sweetest Occasion.
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- 10/26
Rosé Lemonade Elderflower Sangria
The pale pink color in this floral sangria is beautiful and will wow any crowd you serve it to.
Get the recipe at Spices in My DNA.
- 11/26
Pink Lemon Lime Mocktail
The vibrant pink in this super-sweet drink is bound to delight all ages. There's white cranberry juice mixed in that gives it a delicious taste.
Get the recipe at Love Bakes Good Cakes.
- 12/26
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini
This cocktail tastes just like a chocolate covered strawberry in a glass. The vodka makes it a true win-win.
Get the recipe at 3 Yummy Tummies.
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- 13/26
Strawberry Tequila Soda
It doesn't get much easier than these gorgeous pink drinks, made with muddled strawberries, tequila, and a splash of soda.
Get the recipe at Sugar and Charm.
- 14/26
Pink Coconut Frost Cocktail
There's maraschino cherry juice blended into this rum and vodka concoction, making it look just as good as it tastes.
Get the recipe at Spicy Southern Kitchen.
- 15/26
Rose Water and Lemon Spritzer
Turn this elegant drink into a mocktail or a cocktail, depending on whether you add vodka.
Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
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- 16/26
Frozen Sweet and Salty Dog
Try this frozen concoction that's made with gin or vodka—and only two other ingredients—for a delightful sip.
Get the recipe at A Beautiful Mess.
- 17/26
Love Potion Vodka Cocktail
Only three ingredients make up this tasty "potion" that you'll want to sip on all night long.
Get the recipe at The Chunky Chef.
- 18/26
Sparkling Cranberry Punch
This alcohol-free punch is simple and refreshing, with a can of frozen pink lemonade giving it a signature taste.
Get the recipe at Taste and Tell Blog.
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- 19/26
Watermelon, Cucumber, and Lime Cocktail
No matter what time of year it is, you can get all the tastes of summer with this fresh, flavorful cocktail.
Get the recipe at Creative Culinary.
- 20/26
Frosé (Frozen Rosé)
No Valentine's Day is complete without some rosé, so why not whip up this frozen version? It gets its amazing color from blending in strawberries.
Get the recipe at Broma Bakery.
- 21/26
Grapefruit and Rosemary Mocktail
This recipe includes instructions to make a super-flavorful rosemary simple syrup that you can use in other drinks too.
Get the recipe at Purely Katie.
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- 22/26
Raspberry Champagne Punch Bellini
Combine sparkling wine and raspberry sorbet for this indulgent pink treat.
Get the recipe at Crazy for Crust.
- 23/26
Pomegranate Gin Slush
This drink is described as an "adult Slurpee," and who can say no to that? The irresistible bold color is thanks to the blended gin and pomegranate juice.
Get the recipe at Unusually Lovely.
- 24/26
Strawberry Coconut Piña Colada Smoothie
All you need are three simple ingredients for this vegan smoothie. You can easily turn this into an adult beverage by adding in some rum.
Get the recipe at Averie Cooks.
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- 25/26
World's Best Cosmopolitan
Touting a title like that, this cosmo recipe has got to be something special. With that color, you can't deny it's one pink drink.
Get the recipe at Noble Pig.
- 26/26
Blood Orange Mule
Citrusy blood orange juice gives this stunning cocktail its rich color and tastes delicious mixed with vodka and ginger beer.
Get the recipe at Unusually Lovely.
Raise a glass to your lover—or just to love!